Château de Boussu

The Château de Boussu are ruins of a Renaissance estate featuring old stone walls and a distinctive period gatehouse at its entrance. The grounds span a large area with gardens, ponds, and natural zones that reveal how such properties were organized and inhabited.

The estate was built in the 16th century under Jacques du Broeucq for Jean V de Hennin-Liétard, whose family connection to the land reached back several centuries earlier. The property then shaped regional history through the influence of successive owners and their activities.

The center showcases how the estate evolved over centuries under different families who shaped its landscape and buildings. Visitors can see how such properties functioned as seats of power and centers of local life.

The ruins are located at Rue du Moulin 43 in Boussu and are accessible for visitors to explore the remains at their own pace. The grounds are relatively open, allowing visitors to walk through gardens, see the ponds, and visit the center with its displays.

Nearby stands a lapidary museum housing the funerary chapel of the Lords of Boussu with Renaissance sculptures in Hainaut Gothic style. This collection reveals the artistic skill and wealth of the family who once inhabited the castle.